Homan's Alibi Good in Burglary Charge
Frank Homan faced a burglary case after James Maher implicated him. Witnesses testified Homan was playing baseball at the time of the robbery, supporting his alibi as the case was dismissed by Justice Vincent.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
4
Frank Homan faced a burglary case after James Maher implicated him. Witnesses testified Homan was playing baseball at the time of the robbery, supporting his alibi as the case was dismissed by Justice Vincent.
The Snyder family, part of Gentry Bros Circus, will appear in this year’s show with a street parade set to move from East Taylor and Wilbur streets at 10 o clock Friday morning. The notice notes past audience affection for the faux canine baby and the family acts, and invites readers to read the Journal's want column.
Seven year old Leslie Pash, son of H. Pash, was injured Monday afternoon while playing in a barn. His hand was caught between a rope and pulley while his father hoisted hay, crushing his right hand. Nearby notices include lodge meetings and city council adjournments as well as birth, illness, and social events.
Closing board of trade quotations show September wheat at 74 24, September corn and oats unclear, September pork 12.82, September ribs 7.32, September lard 7.90. Union stock yards: cattle 27,000 with 10 to 16 lower. hogs 83,000 with 5 lower. sheep 18,000 with strong demand. various price ranges listed. Also report notes ministers visiting a park, possible grand jury review, and an advertisement praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with testimonials.
Inquiries for work with King’s Daughters Employment Bureau at 40 Stephenson Street Tate. The message notes offerings for Mrs P Mwushongs and iron tug related matters, suggesting a local employment or placement item.
An old advert promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion and malaria. Sold by H J Moogk and Wm F Jung-Kunz with sewing machines by Wheeler & Wilson and a peddler price listed. John Hea at 129 Stephenson St Freeport advertises these goods.
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